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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
4
A commentary denounces repeated Communist attacks on U.S. patrol aircraft off China, arguing China and Russia target international waters to flex power and sway Asian publics. It contrasts with U.S. tax quirks and calls for tax-law overhaul, using a baseball tax example to illustrate flaws.
Grace Metalious, a New Hampshire schoolteacher’s wife, is poised to become a major literary figure with her first novel Peyton Place. Despite local pushback including her husband losing his principal job, the Manhattan publisher and agent quickly back the work, with film interest and a $5100 royal payment already secured.
In a U.S. News & World Report column David Lawrence reviews Congress records noting more than 60 billion dollars appropriated this session largely as subsidies to large voting blocs. He questions funding sources for new obligations and warns the 84th Congress may prevent income tax cuts for years to come. The need of the hour is nonpartisan taxpayer reform.
SAM DAWSON reports faster trade and investment between the United States and Latin America with seven billion dollars in annual bilateral trade, projected to double in twenty years. U S investment in Latin America totals about 300 million dollars yearly, driven by profits and freer currency controls, while Latin American holdings in U S stocks and corporate shares reach around 48 million dollars.
Dr Crane discusses a case history of a psychiatrist and notes about youth interest in club and church activity. He mentions Dr Waugh's idea for an id project and invites members of service and bridge clubs to participate, referencing Franklin’s remark on silent guilt.
Dr George W Crane promotes the League of the Golden Pen encouraging readers to write one kind letter weekly to a stranger or acquaintance. The aim is to foster morale, gratitude and goodwill, tying simple gestures to the Golden Rule. The piece also recounts Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin quotes on appreciation and notes local social notices and gatherings.
The article explains how scar tissue forms to repair deep skin injuries and heart damage from thrombosis, noting variations in individuals. It discusses keloids, abnormal scar tissue, and adhesions that can form after infection or surgery, potentially impairing intestines and requiring surgical relief. It also states adhesions do not cause cancer and cannot be treated by diet or drugs, and that surgery remains the likely remedy when needed.
In Harrington a civil defense center maps ground zero after a high burst bomb. Colonel Muyers and Russell Winchester coordinate six recon teams to report on the blast and fire spread. Teams cross lines on a city map to estimate impact, as fire, water, and rescue units prepare for potential evacuation and medical needs.
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